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What is the difference between an open and closed fracture ✔Correct Answer-open has
broken through skin
What are the first aid measures for heat exhaustion ✔Correct Answer-Rest Soldier in shade.
Loosen uniform and remove head gear.
Have Soldier drink 2 quarts of water over 1 hour.
Seek medical aid.
Evacuate if no improvement in 30 minutes, or if Soldier's condition worsens.
List the symptoms of shock ✔Correct Answer-Sweaty but cool skin.
Pale skin.
Restlessness or nervousness.
Thirst.
Severe bleeding.
Confusion.
Rapid breathing.
Blotchy blue skin.
Nausea and/or vomiting.
What are the steps for bandaging an open chest wound? ✔Correct Answer-Uncover the
wound
Apply airtight material over the wound
What is the greatest threat to a casualty's life in combat situations? ✔Correct Answer-
bleeding out
Under what conditions can hypothermia occur? ✔Correct Answer-Hypothermia occurs when
heat loss is greater than heat production.
Describe the recovery position ✔Correct Answer-Place the casualty in the recovery position
by rolling him as a single unit onto his side, placing the hand of his upper arm under his chin,
and flexing his upper leg.
What should be done to indicate that a tourniquet has been used? ✔Correct Answer-Place a T
and the time of the application on the casualty with a marker
What are the two types of heat casualties? ✔Correct Answer-exhaustion/stroke
Is a combat lifesaver considered a medical Soldier? ✔Correct Answer-No
, What is the only way a Soldier can treat a wound to a limb under fire? ✔Correct Answer-The
only treatment that should be given at the point of injury is a tourniquet to control life
threatening extremity bleeding.
What is the look-listen-feel method used for? ✔Correct Answer-Look for the chest to rise and
fall.
Listen for air escaping during exhalation.
Feel for the flow of air on the side of your face
Where should a tourniquet be placed in relation to the wound? ✔Correct Answer-Place the
tourniquet, 2 to 3 inches above the wound on the injured extremity
What should be done to a nasopharyngeal tube (NPA) before inserting into a casualty's nostril?
✔Correct Answer-Lubricate the tube of the NPA with water
How should the NPA be positioned when placed in the nostril? ✔Correct Answer-Position the
tube of the NPA so that the bevel (pointed end) of the NPA faces toward the septum (the
partition inside the nose that separates the nostrils)
Under what circumstances should you not use a NPA? ✔Correct Answer-Do not use the
nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) if there is clear fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) coming from the ears or
nose. This may indicate a skull fracture.
Where are your hands located when performing the head-tilt/chin-lift method? ✔Correct
Answer-Place one hand on the casualty's forehead and apply firm, backward pressure with the
palm to tilt the head back.
Place the fingertips of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw and lift, bringing the
chin forward.
While under fire, what do you first direct a conscious casualty to do when he/she has been hit?
✔Correct Answer-Direct the casualty to return fire, move to cover, and administer self-aid (stop
bleeding), if possible.
What DoD document is used to record the care given to a casualty in the field? ✔Correct
Answer-DD Form 1380, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Card (found in the IFAK)
What are the three phases of TC3? ✔Correct Answer-care under fire, tactical field care,
tactical evacuation
What is the first step in providing care under fire? ✔Correct Answer-Return fire as directed or
required before providing first aid
What is the acronym AVPU used for? ✔Correct Answer-alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
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What is the difference between an open and closed fracture ✔Correct Answer-open has
broken through skin
What are the first aid measures for heat exhaustion ✔Correct Answer-Rest Soldier in shade.
Loosen uniform and remove head gear.
Have Soldier drink 2 quarts of water over 1 hour.
Seek medical aid.
Evacuate if no improvement in 30 minutes, or if Soldier's condition worsens.
List the symptoms of shock ✔Correct Answer-Sweaty but cool skin.
Pale skin.
Restlessness or nervousness.
Thirst.
Severe bleeding.
Confusion.
Rapid breathing.
Blotchy blue skin.
Nausea and/or vomiting.
What are the steps for bandaging an open chest wound? ✔Correct Answer-Uncover the
wound
Apply airtight material over the wound
What is the greatest threat to a casualty's life in combat situations? ✔Correct Answer-
bleeding out
Under what conditions can hypothermia occur? ✔Correct Answer-Hypothermia occurs when
heat loss is greater than heat production.
Describe the recovery position ✔Correct Answer-Place the casualty in the recovery position
by rolling him as a single unit onto his side, placing the hand of his upper arm under his chin,
and flexing his upper leg.
What should be done to indicate that a tourniquet has been used? ✔Correct Answer-Place a T
and the time of the application on the casualty with a marker
What are the two types of heat casualties? ✔Correct Answer-exhaustion/stroke
Is a combat lifesaver considered a medical Soldier? ✔Correct Answer-No
, What is the only way a Soldier can treat a wound to a limb under fire? ✔Correct Answer-The
only treatment that should be given at the point of injury is a tourniquet to control life
threatening extremity bleeding.
What is the look-listen-feel method used for? ✔Correct Answer-Look for the chest to rise and
fall.
Listen for air escaping during exhalation.
Feel for the flow of air on the side of your face
Where should a tourniquet be placed in relation to the wound? ✔Correct Answer-Place the
tourniquet, 2 to 3 inches above the wound on the injured extremity
What should be done to a nasopharyngeal tube (NPA) before inserting into a casualty's nostril?
✔Correct Answer-Lubricate the tube of the NPA with water
How should the NPA be positioned when placed in the nostril? ✔Correct Answer-Position the
tube of the NPA so that the bevel (pointed end) of the NPA faces toward the septum (the
partition inside the nose that separates the nostrils)
Under what circumstances should you not use a NPA? ✔Correct Answer-Do not use the
nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) if there is clear fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) coming from the ears or
nose. This may indicate a skull fracture.
Where are your hands located when performing the head-tilt/chin-lift method? ✔Correct
Answer-Place one hand on the casualty's forehead and apply firm, backward pressure with the
palm to tilt the head back.
Place the fingertips of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw and lift, bringing the
chin forward.
While under fire, what do you first direct a conscious casualty to do when he/she has been hit?
✔Correct Answer-Direct the casualty to return fire, move to cover, and administer self-aid (stop
bleeding), if possible.
What DoD document is used to record the care given to a casualty in the field? ✔Correct
Answer-DD Form 1380, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Card (found in the IFAK)
What are the three phases of TC3? ✔Correct Answer-care under fire, tactical field care,
tactical evacuation
What is the first step in providing care under fire? ✔Correct Answer-Return fire as directed or
required before providing first aid
What is the acronym AVPU used for? ✔Correct Answer-alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
